# UN Condemns Nurse Killing in DR Congo Ebola Outbreak

> UN officials condemn killing of nurse in DR Congo during Ebola outbreak amid historic health crisis.
- Title: UN Condemns Nurse Killing in DR Congo Ebola Outbreak
- Summary: UN officials condemn killing of nurse in DR Congo during Ebola outbreak amid historic health crisis. UN officials condemned the killing of a nurse in DR…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610260403.html
- Published: 2026-10-26T12:00:52+00:00
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## UN officials condemn nurse killing
UN's Ebola coordinator and WHO head condemned killing of a nurse in DR Congo by protesters while responding to an Ebola alert.

> i strongly condemn this attack and call for a thorough investigation
## Nurse killed in bafwasende
A nurse was killed by protesters in bafwasende, a rural town in tshopo province, on saturday while responding to an ebola alert.
## Health worker injured
A health worker was severely injured in the attack and remains in hospital.
## WHO calls for probe
WHO executive director tedros adhanom gehbreyesus urged communities to protect health workers and allow them to carry out their work safely.

> everyone working to protect communities from this deadly disease must be able to work in dignity and safety
## Historic ebola outbreak
More than 9,760 cases and 4,727 deaths have been recorded in drc since the outbreak was declared on 15 may.
## Ebola reaches eight provinces
The outbreak has reached eight provinces: bas-uele, haut-uele, ituri, north kivu, south kivu, sud ubangi, tshopo and nord-ubangi.
## Nigeria's first case
Nigeria confirmed its first case last week - a woman who had travelled from uganda and was medically evacuated to switzerland.
## Key takeaway

UN officials condemned the killing of a nurse in DR Congo by protesters while responding to an Ebola alert, calling for an investigation and urging community protection of health workers.